In Japan, Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products Co., Ltd., Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., and MOL Sunflower Ltd. recently announced the launch of a study on the production and utilization of biomethane from animal manure from local dairy farms in Hamanaka town, Hokkaido where is thriving with dairy farming. Liquefied […]
In Japan, DENSO Corporation and JERA announced that they will jointly develop high-efficiency hydrogen generation technology that combines SOEC with waste heat utilization and conduct joint demonstration testing at a JERA thermal power station. JERA, under its JERA Zero CO2 Emissions 2050 objective, is taking on the challenge of building a hydrogen and ammonia supply […]
In Japan, DENSO Corporation has entered into a manufacturing license agreement with UK-based Ceres Power Holdings, a leading developer of solid oxide cell stack technology. This collaboration aims to accelerate the practical application of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells which produce hydrogen through water electrolysis. Cell stacks, essential components of SOECs, play a crucial role in […]
In Japan, Material Flow Plus reports seven leading Japanese companies have agreed to conduct a demonstration test to promote the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Narita Airport through an initiative to build a new scheme for trading “Scope 3 environmental value,” which refers to the indirect reduction of CO2 emissions from using SAF. Participants […]
In Japan, project sponsors MAEDA CORPORATION, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX), Yonden Business Co.,Inc., and SHINKO DENSO co., ltd jointly announced that the Ozu Biomass Power Plant has achieved Commercial Operation Date (COD) as scheduled on August 1, 2024. The power plant is a biomass-only thermal power plant using wood pellets as fuel. With […]
In Japan, Keppel Ltd., through its Infrastructure Division, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tokyo-based investment and general trading company, Sojitz Corporation with the intention to jointly pursue decarbonization and clean energy business opportunities in Asia Pacific. Under the MOU, Keppel and Sojitz will jointly identify and develop a pipeline of projects in bioenergy […]
In Japan, a consortium of seven companies across five countries has jointly established a supply chain for more sustainable polyester fiber. Instead of fossil materials, renewable and bio-based materials as well as carbon capture and utilization (CCU) will be used in the manufacturing of polyester fibers for The North Face brand in Japan. The consortium […]
In Japan, Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation agreed to establish a strategic partnership focusing on developing value chains for renewable chemicals and plastics for and with Japanese brands. The partners are targeting brands in industries such as food and beverage, apparel, and consumer electronics. Through the partnership, Neste and MC aim to accelerate their efforts to […]
In Japan, ORIX Corporation announced an order for three environmentally friendly ships, including two methanol dual-fuel bulk carriers. The new vessels comply with the International Maritime Organization’s reinforced greenhouse gas reduction targets and meet the Energy Efficiency Design Index Phase 3 standards, which come into effect in 2025. This order represents ORIX’s first foray into […]
In Japan, researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a concrete alternative from food waste, namely coffee grounds, banana peels, Chinese cabbage and orange skins. The material is made by drying and compressing the waste before mixing with water and “seasonings,” according to Yanko Design. The material is then further compressed in a mold […]
